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Post by hawkeye45 on Nov 16, 2019 22:57:32 GMT -5
Went deer hunting Friday morning . This spike showed up .Shot him with one of Sixshots 212gr GC HP,powered coated.8 grs. of Unique in starline brass.Bullet broke the shoulder,cut the heart almost in half and came to rest on the far side under the skin.     Look at that mushroom, it don't get any better than that. I ranged the shot after i shot and it was 42 yards. Ruger Blackhawk,6 1/2".41 mag.Thanks for the bullets and load Sixshot. Hawk |
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Post by zeus on Nov 16, 2019 23:10:18 GMT -5
Great performance.
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Post by bula on Nov 17, 2019 7:50:56 GMT -5
Tenderloins don't lie..LOL. Congrats.
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Post by KRal on Nov 17, 2019 10:16:21 GMT -5
Very nice, congrats! I’m going to have to try some of Dick’s bullets - that looks great!
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Post by jt on Nov 17, 2019 19:30:37 GMT -5
Looks great.. another good ol 41!
What velocity does 8gr Unique give that opens those hollowpoints so nice?
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Post by hawkeye45 on Nov 17, 2019 20:31:16 GMT -5
Looks great.. another good ol 41! What velocity does 8gr Unique give that opens those hollowpoints so nice? Not sure don't have a cronie. But I think its around 1075 are so. |
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Post by sixshot on Nov 17, 2019 23:08:41 GMT -5
In my old model 41 shorty I get 1060 fps with that load & about 1070 fps in my 4" S&W with the same load. If you plan to run this bullet faster then it needs to be just a bit harder to match the velocity. With a jacketed bullet you can't do that, you are stuck with what you have. With cast you can match the alloy to the speed & if you do it correctly, well you see the results you can get. So, you can get this kind of results at 800 fps or at 1300 fps, just by adjusting your alloy, or you can change to the smaller HP pins & adjust your alloy at the same time.
Dick
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Post by jfs on Nov 18, 2019 13:50:39 GMT -5
perfect...
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Post by contender on Nov 21, 2019 8:48:55 GMT -5
Excellent!
For those who are skeptical, re-read sixshot's post about matching the alloy to the speed. I get a lot of folks who insist that cast bullets can't perform with jacketed ones. Sadly,, even when presented with such beautiful proof as you have here,, many still insist it can't be done. Matching the alloy, the bullet design, with the desired critter to be hunted,, AND a proper shot placement,,, you get the excellent results shown. My only & first thought was; "Dern,, he actually recovered the bullet!" But that's a good thing to prove the performance!
Kudos!!!!!!!!
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Post by wildcatter on Dec 2, 2019 23:55:02 GMT -5
Sweet perfection
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Post by Burnston on Dec 8, 2019 18:25:00 GMT -5
I love this time of year. Not only the hunt for myself, but seeing other people's successes out in the field. Fine shooting; fine endorsement.
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Post by Kentuckyguy on Dec 9, 2019 18:11:55 GMT -5
In my old model 41 shorty I get 1060 fps with that load & about 1070 fps in my 4" S&W with the same load. If you plan to run this bullet faster then it needs to be just a bit harder to match the velocity. With a jacketed bullet you can't do that, you are stuck with what you have. With cast you can match the alloy to the speed & if you do it correctly, well you see the results you can get. So, you can get this kind of results at 800 fps or at 1300 fps, just by adjusting your alloy, or you can change to the smaller HP pins & adjust your alloy at the same time. Dick Care to share what alloy these were cast from? |
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Post by dobegrant on Jan 21, 2020 20:36:38 GMT -5
Very nice performance
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Post by sixshot on Jan 22, 2020 13:51:00 GMT -5
My usual alloy in this velocity range is 70/30 for 1,000+ fps or slightly more. If it's 1100+ fps I change to 80/20. If I drop down to 900 fps I change to 60/40 alloy. These can vary by 10% depending on your actual alloy, mould style, so you might have to bump it up or down 10% for better results. Shoot into wet newspaper backed by a piece of plywood, not the same as flesh but it is repeatable. I use water softner bags to hold the newspaper tight.
Dick
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